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Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site,[1] and the trip to Da Nang is one of the most common short hops in central Vietnam. Hoi An has no airport or railway station, so most travelers use this route to reach Da Nang airport or the Da Nang train station, or to move their base to the coast.
Hoi An to Da Nang by Private Transfer
A private transfer is the most convenient option for groups, heavy luggage or an airport run. On booking platforms, private cars and vans cost from about $12, depending on vehicle size, and take from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic and the drop-off point (October 2026).[2] Vehicles range from 3-seat cars and SUVs to vans for 9 to 12 passengers.
Hoi An to Da Nang by Bus and Shuttle
On booking platforms, buses and express shuttles between Hoi An and Da Nang cost roughly $4 to $14 and take 1 hour to 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on the service (October 2026).[2] Some buses stop in Hoi An on a longer national route, so check the service type, the stops and the drop-off point before you book.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Duration | Fare on booking platforms |
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| Bus or shuttle | 1h - 3h 30m[2] | About $4 - $14 |
| Private transfer | 20m - 2h[2] | From about $12 |
Tips for Traveling from Hoi An to Da Nang
- Airport transfers: Da Nang airport is 3 km from the city centre.[3] Vietnam Airlines lists a taxi from the airport to the centre at VND 60,000 to 100,000 and a bus at VND 6,000 to 10,000.[4] For a flight, book a private transfer to the terminal so that you do not depend on multi-stop shuttles.
- Drop-off points: Da Nang is a large city. Before boarding, ask whether the bus or van drops you at a bus station, in the centre or at the airport.
- Luggage: Shared vans and shuttles have limited luggage space compared with larger buses, so mention big bags when you book.
Timetable
| Bus Hoi An - Da Nang $ 4.34–13.46 1h – 3h 30m | |
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| Taxi Hoi An - Da Nang $ 11.56–62.38 20m – 2h | |
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| Taxi Hoi An - Hoi An $ 16.59–28.01 50m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Hoi An to Da Nang, including current prices and schedules.
The bus or shuttle is the cheapest option, from roughly $4 on booking platforms in October 2026.
A private transfer is the fastest, taking from about 20 minutes depending on traffic and your drop-off point.
Private transfers take 20 minutes to 2 hours and buses 1 hour to 3 hours 30 minutes on booking platforms, depending on traffic, stops and drop-off point.
Yes. Booking platforms list cars, SUVs and vans for 9 to 12 passengers with door-to-door service, which suits families with luggage.
Yes. Da Nang airport is 3 km from the city centre, and a private transfer takes you straight to the terminal. Taxis from the airport to the centre cost VND 60,000 to 100,000 according to Vietnam Airlines.
No. For the train, travel to Da Nang first and board there.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Hoi An Ancient Town. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: Hoi An to Da Nang timetable. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- [3] Vietnam Airlines: Book Cheap Flights from Da Nang to Nha Trang. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] Vietnam Airlines: Book Cheap Flights from Hanoi to Da Nang. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.